Project Manager

The Project Manager, Residential Construction group has the primary responsibility for overseeing the planning, design, construction and close-out process for capital projects within the portfolio. Working in conjunction with the all the Columbia University Facilities departments including Construction Business Services and Communication, Finance and Administrations, Campus Operations, Real Estate and Public Safety, CPM and it’s subsidiary groups implement approximately $75M to $150M worth of construction projects annually and consists of a staff of planners, architects, engineers and project managers of varying background including construction management, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, and architecture. 

The Residential Construction group is a business unit that oversees state of good repair and capital renovation and improvement projects for the University’s Graduate Residential Housing and Columbia Residential Housing portfolios. 

Columbia University is currently seeking an experienced and well-rounded Project Manager to join its Residential Construction group at the Morningside Campus in Manhattan to oversee projects in the Columbia Residence Housing portfolio which is comprised of Graduate Student and Faculty housing. 

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager of Residential Construction or Associate Director of Design and Compliance, the incumbent is responsible for managing the partial or complete renovation of apartments, suites and other residence units occupied by graduate students, staff and faculty.  The list of projects may also include exterior façade and building infrastructure work, MEP systems and building sustainability projects.  The applicant will act as the primary lead on all phases of assigned projects, from inception through closeout and will simultaneously manage a high volume of multiple projects ranging in cost from $25,000 to $15 MM. 

Working with representatives from Columbia Residential, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with all internal project stakeholders as well as external project participants including design consultants, contractors and other required vendors to support the goals of the project. Incumbent should have strong design, construction, scheduling and financial management skills. Experience in best practices and design specifications for high-quality residential projects in New York City is preferred. Procurement and contract management, budget and schedule management are a minimum requirement. 

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field. Four (4) additional years of construction experience may be substituted for the degree. 

• Candidates seeking consideration must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the management of construction projects, including multiple years managing high-quality residential renovation projects in New York City (vacant and occupied) buildings required.   

• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communications (written and oral) and problem-solving skills. 

• Candidates must be highly organized and motivated, capable of effectively prioritizing project-related tasks and goals, and capable of simultaneously managing a high volume of small to medium-sized projects across different jobsites. 

• The individual must have the ability to work in a client facing service environment and exercise discretion and judgement.